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ArticleLogistics firms team up to help Transaid provide HGV driver training simulator to Zambia
Logistics firms Clipper Logistics, Malcolm Group, XPO and software provider Big Change have joined forces to donate an HGV driver training simulator for trainee HGV drivers in Zambia.The donation to the Industrial Training Centre (ITC) in Zambia, which transport charity Transaid has partnered with since 2008, follows a visit to ...
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Driver shortage the biggest worry for operators in next 12 months, new industry research reveals
Difficulty recruiting skilled HGV drivers tops the list when it comes to key challenges facing operators in the next 12 months, according to brand-new industry research published today.In the latest edition of the 'Asset Alliance Group Industry Monitor', produced in partnership with Motor Transport and Commercial Motor, 29% of respondents ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2021 shortlist: Best Use of Technology Award – sponsored by Bridgestone UK
DPD UKFaced with the challenges of the pandemic, DPD showed flexible thinking by introducing new technology-driven solutions to handle last year’s surge in home delivery volumes.A new contact-free doorstep delivery process saved the company a reported £1.8m, but it reaped even bigger rewards by re-engineering its route allocation system. This ...
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ArticleDelivered UK moves to larger depot to meet surging online demand
APC delivery network member Delivered UK has opened a new parcel depot at Concorde Park, Fareham, increasing its storage space by 180%.The company said the opening follows significant growth for the business which has seen a 28% year-on-year growth in deliveries as the surge in online shopping during the pandemic ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2021 shortlist: Apprenticeship of the Year – sponsored by Total Lubricants
ClipperClipper believes that training and development not only benefit its people, but also Clipper as a business. Clipper’s drivers are put through an innovative driver CPC programme, which uses state-of-the-art driver simulation cabs, but it said there was a clear opportunity for further learning and development.The launch of Clipper’s Driving ...
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ArticleHuntapac slashes fuel costs with new G&A refrigerated trailers
Huntapac Produce has added five new Gray and Adams refrigerated trailers to its fleet, fitted with Thermo King’s new Advancer A400 refrigeration systems, after running a demonstrator trial which delivered a fuel saving of 48%.The West Lancashire family firm specializes in the growing, packing and distribution of a variety of ...
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ArticleGoodwill Supply Chain Solutions appoints new MD
Northamptonshire-based Goodwill Supply Chain Solutions has appointed Chris Clowes (pictured) as MD.He joins from coffee retailer Costa Express where he held the post of senior international operations manager.Goodwill Supply Chain Solutions, which has 248,000 sq ft of warehousing and provides 3PL and warehousing services, is a community interest company which ...
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ArticleHGV driver fined for crossing solid white lines to overtake cars
An HGV driver showed “complete disregard for the rules of the road” when he breached solid white lines on the A36 and overtook two vehicles.Matthew Lobley, 46, has now been fined and received points on his licence after dash cam footage showed he was driving on the wrong side of ...
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ArticleBimson expands fleet as construction products boom rolls on
Construction materials firm Bimson Haulage is predicting a 20% growth in business thanks to a rise in home renovations and house moves and it has upgraded its fleet as a result.The Carlisle headquartered operator secured a six-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank to help meet the surge, which it is ...
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ArticleWard Recycling invests £2m in new vehicles
Ward Recycling has invested more than £2m in 21 new materials handling fleet vehicles to improve energy efficiency and safety.They include roll on/offs, skip and tipper lorries, artics, trailers and four 8-wheelers, designed specifically for the metal and waste recycling firm’s special projects.The company said all vehicles are 21 plated ...
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ArticleCitySprint opens new site in Sheffield to cover South Yorkshire
CitySprint has opened a new service centre in Sheffield in response to increased demand for courier and logistics services in the region.In particular, the same day distribution company said it had experienced a “huge boost” in DIY retail logistics.The new hub enables CitySprint to support its neighbouring Nottingham and Leeds ...
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ArticleMAN sales director Cussans to retire after 33 years
MAN Truck & Bus UK's sales director David Cussans will retire before the end of the summer, having worked with the brand for 33 years.Cussans joined MAN in 1988 as national fleet sales manager and subsequently held board positions in the UK company. Between 2010 and 2017, he also worked ...
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ArticleVolvo outlines plans to cut its trucks' carbon emissions in half in under a decade
With governments around the world looking to hit tough carbon-cutting targets, there’s no way that future-looking vehicle manufacturers can afford to be anything but ambitious.Unsurprisingly, John Comer, Volvo Trucks UK head of product management, outlined Volvo’s plans to deliver a 50% cut in its trucks’ CO2 emissions by 2030, and ...
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ArticlePasta faster as Aztek Logistics strikes a deal with Specialist Foods
Aztec Logistics is riding the wave of enthusiasm in the UK for authentic Italian food after striking a deal with the country’s biggest importer of pasta, Specialist Foods.The company, which is also the UK agent for food brand Pasta Garofalo, said demand for southern Italian pasta has continued beyond the ...
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ArticleSchmitz Cargobull to start trailer production in the UK
Europe's leading trailer maker Schmitz Cargobull is to open a new factory in Manchester to serve the UK and Irish markets.The new factory joins four Schmitz maunfacturing sites in Germany plus plants in Lithuania, Russia, Spain, Turkey and Australia.Andreas Schmitz, CEO of Schmitz Cargobull, said: “The UK is a key ...
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ArticleFraikin reinforces inhouse workshop capacity with reopened Bristol depot
Fraikin has re-opened its Bristol workshop in a move designed to increase the amount of maintenance performed inhouse and drive down its reliance on third-party contractors.It said the decision to re-establish the depot three years after it closed down would help improve the efficiency of customer maintenance in the region, ...
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ArticleArrowXL secures contract to deliver premium ready-to-ride pushbikes
ArrowXL has secured a contract with Wheelbase to handle the delivery of premium, high-value bicycles across the UK.Since switching delivery providers, ArrowXL has supported Wheelbase by providing more capacity and 100% damage-free deliveries with live tracking and a 30-minute delivery window.The two-person delivery specialist is currently delivering a range of ...
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ArticleEx-Prestons MD Rees takes charge of Eezehaul
Former Prestons of Potto MD Allen Rees has returned to his roots following a stint as commercial director at The Pallet Network (TPN) and been appointed as the new boss of Eezehaul Logistics.Rees (pictured) will work alongside current Eezehaul directors Jane Jones and Craig Wilson.Ex-MD Jones will continue in her ...
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ArticleDriver behaviour keeps fleet managers awake at night
Almost three-quarters of UK fleet managers think poor driving behaviour has a negative impact on their business.A report into attitudes and safety concerns of European fleet decision makers found that respondents (71%) were most worried about their drivers’ habits and poor behaviour behind the wheel – specifically the use of ...
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ArticleEmployers must stop "flogging" drivers to end fatigue epidemic
Nearly one in three truck drivers said they had fallen asleep at the wheel in the last year, according to a report revealing that professional driver fatigue is now at “epidemic” levels.The survey also found that 60% of HGV drivers said they had to drive while fatigued on a regular ...